Air Quality Index (AQI) Policy - Airnow.gov
The following policy is being adopted by the Foothill Jr Cougars from recommendations prepared by the Shasta County Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Their website can be viewed
here.
The Fire and Smoke Map considers the following in determining the Air Quality Index (AQI)*:
● Data from permanent official monitoring sites (Circles),
● Data from temporary official monitoring sites (Triangles),
● Data from low cost sensors i.e. Purple Air (Squares),
● EPA approved correction factors for the low-cost sensors that provide more accurate data,
● Ease of use by the public who no longer have to “switch” the data into the AQ&U or LRAPA correction factor
● Visual layers showing fire and smoke plume locations.
*Due to quality control processing, some low cost sensors do not display on the AirNow Fire and Smoke Map. These sensors can be accessed at the Purple Air website. In the Map Data Layer dialogue box, switch the correction factor from “None” to “LRAPA”. This will display corrected values.
-Practice will be called at 5 pm.
-Practice & Training (2-4 hours a day) Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 |
AQI 0-50 | AQI 51-100 | AQI 101-150 | AQI 151-200 | AQI 201+ |
No restrictions | Ensure that sensitive individuals are medically managing their condition. | Reduce vigorous exercise to 30 minutes per hour of practice time with increased rest breaks and substitutions. Ensure that sensitive individuals are medically managing their condition. | Exercise indoors or reduce vigorous exercise to 30 minutes of practice time with increased rest breaks and substitutions. Sensitive individuals should remain indoors. | No outdoor activity. All activities should be moved indoors. |
AQI Levels & Guidelines